Betis are on 6th place in La Liga with 26 points. ‘Los Verdiblancos’ are generally enjoying a good season as they’ve also passed the group phase in Europa League. The team is in good shape – 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in last 5 league matches. However, on last matchday Betis suffered from an away loss to Huesca (1:2), who occupy the last position in the league. In round of 32 in Copa del Rey Betis have comfortably outplayed Racing Santander (5:0 on aggregate). On Thursday, they take on Real Sociedad in the first-leg in 1/8 final. “Against the Real Sociedad it will be an open and very good tie because we face a rival that comes from winning at the Bernabéu. We know it will be a very difficult match because both teams offer good football and I see it very open, but Betis he has to take it forward,” said defender Feddal.

Real Sociedad sit on 11th position in the standings with 22 points. ‘The Txuri-urdin’ are having a pretty mediocre campaign and there was recently a coach change. Imanol Alguacil was already in charge of La Real at the end of last term, but then he was only a temporary solution. On Sunday, he started his another spell at Real Sociedad and the team did pretty well by winning against Real Madrid (2:0) at the Bernabeu. Now it’s time for another away encounter, this time in the cup. “The Copa is very exciting for us. We want to get a good result in the first leg,” said midfielder Mikel Merino.

THE BETTING VERDICT:

Summing up, it looks like visitors are favourites of this clash. The Betis players might be low on morale after the recent defeat, on the contrary to Real Sociedad who should be boosted with the last victory. In my opinion the away side may get a positive result in this outing.

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